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having small pieces or lumps spread throughout
a nubby yarn that produces bumpy fabrics when woven
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Recent Examples of nubby
Textural, nubby and practical, this sweater is an instant classic.
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Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
The sandstone bouclé brings a soft, nubby texture that adds warmth without feeling heavy, and the low profile keeps the whole piece looking clean.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Suspend houseplants from the ceiling in macrame planters and add a nubby rug to complete the look.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Take 419, which is one of two made of nubby clinker brick, a medieval look that matches the Gothic arches over the main entrance and the door to a maisonette.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025
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Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
The sandstone bouclé brings a soft, nubby texture that adds warmth without feeling heavy, and the low profile keeps the whole piece looking clean.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Suspend houseplants from the ceiling in macrame planters and add a nubby rug to complete the look.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Take 419, which is one of two made of nubby clinker brick, a medieval look that matches the Gothic arches over the main entrance and the door to a maisonette.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nubby
Adjective
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Lifting the lid revealed a small tart topped with a tongue of Spanish sea urchin, resting on a nubbly bed of cancha nuts.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Most people lose sleep over a lumpy mattress.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Discord’s trash look is lumpy, and her walk hasn’t improved.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Alternatively, the far side has a thick crust, higher elevations and far fewer signs of previous volcanic activity, Andrews-Hanna said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Keranique formulas combine strengthening proteins, scalp-nourishing ingredients and lightweight volumizing technology to support thicker, fuller-looking hair for women of every age, and instantly boost the appearance of density, without weighing hair down.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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On the flip side are technical shoes, those grippy, trail-friendly models which have a chunkier Dad-esque design with bold details.—
Lucrezia Malavolta,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Coats and Outerwear Puffer jackets, parkas, chunky sweaters, and scarves need a lot of care.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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Softened butter is also crucial for making smooth frostings, as cold butter will not emulsify properly and will lead to clumpy results (this is true of cake batters, too).—
Molly Allen,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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The side with the brown mascara has thin, precise bristles that helped separate my lashes to look like tiny spider legs rather than a clumpy bowl of cake batter.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Nubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubby. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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